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1.General Program9:00 - 13:00 REGIONAL SECRETARIES MEETING13:00 - 14:30 REGIONAL SECRETARIES LUNCH

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INITIATIVES EVALUATION

MEETING

METROPOLIS WOMEN NETWORK

ANTENNAE MEETING

TECHNICAL & CULTURAL TOURS

18:30-20:00 WELCOME RECEPTION AND OPENING OF GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL URBAN INNOVATION EXHIBITION

9:00 - 11:30 PLENARY SESSION ON METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION(with coffee break 10:00 - 10:30)

12:00 - 13:30 METROPOLIS INITIATIVES PRESENTATION13:30 - 14:30 Lunch

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AGILE CITIES INITIATIVE

WORKSHOP

19:00 - 21:00 Welcome Banquet co-hosted by Metropolis, the City of Guangzhou with the collaboration of UCLG

9:30 - 10:30 OPENING CEREMONY OF GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL URBAN INNOVATION CONFERENCE(INCLUDING COFFEE BREAK)

10:30 – 12:30 POLITICAL FORUM ON GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION13:00 - 14:30 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LUNCH

14:00 - 17:15 14:00 - 16:00PRESENTATION OF GUANGZHOU AWARD SHORT LISTED PROJECTS TECHNICAL & CULTURAL TOURS

18:00-19:00 Dinner (Buffet)

20:00 - 21:30 1st GUANGZHOU AWARD CEREMONY

9:00 - 11:00 METROPOLIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 10:30 - 12:00

“FRIENDSHIP” Tree Planting of Guangzhou Award and Announcement

of “GUANGZHOU DECLARATION”11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break

11:30-13:30FMDV BOARD OF DIRECTORS

13:30 -15:00 Lunch

Closed sessions organized by MetropolisOpen sessions organized by MetropolisSessions organized by GuangzhouSessions organized by FMDVSocial events and technical tours

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2.Detailed Program

Regional Secretaries Meeting(by invitation)Wednesday, 14 November 2012 09:00 – 13:00 Room 270B, Dong Fang Hotel

Regional Secretaries Lunch (by invitation) Wednesday, 14 November 2012 13:00 – 14:30 Room Hua Cheng Chun Se, Dong Fang Hotel

Buffet Lunch(badge required)Wednesday, 14 November 2012 13:00 – 14:30 Café More, Cafeteria and Western Restaurant of Dong Fang Hotel; Café Veranda of China Hotel

Metropol is Init iat ives Evaluation meeting (by invitation) Wednesday, 14 November 2012 14:30 – 18:00 Room 270A, Dong Fang Hotel

Metropol is Women International Network Antennae meeting (by invitation)Wednesday, 14 November 2012 14:30 – 18:00Room Nan guo Yanyue, Dong Fang Hotel

Technical and Cultural Tours 14,15,16 November 2012 14:00 – 16:00Meeting point: Square in front of Dong Fang Hotel

Welcome Reception and Opening of the Guangzhou International Urban Innovation ExhibitionWednesday, 14 November 2012 18:30 – 20:00I n n e r a n d o u t e r p o r c h e s o f t h e International Convention and Exhibition Center, Dong Fang Hotel

Soon after the Metropolis Reception the exhibition themed on “So Dreams Come True” will be opened to the public, including: introduction to the Guangzhou Award, exhibition of achievements made by Guangzhou in innovation and urbanization, nominated and participants ci t ies to the Award, exhibit ion of Metropolis Initiatives, innovative cities recommended by experts, as well as “My City, My Future” art exhibition by the youth of Guangzhou.

Plenary sess ion on Metropol i tan Development and Innovation Thursday, 15 November 2012 09:00 - 11:30Room Nan guo Yanyue; Dong Fang Hotel

Urban and metropolitan development increasingly requires innovative and comprehensive public policies as the management of metropolises involve v a r i o u s s p h e r e s o f g o v e r n m e n t , stakeholders and action areas. This plenary session will gather a diverse range of cities that will present projects from different areas l inked by the economic, social, environmental and cultural aspects of sustainability.

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Metropolis Initiatives Presentation Thursday, 15 November 201212:00 – 13:30Room Nan guo Yanyue; Dong Fang Hotel

The Metropolis Initiatives session aims to present the ongoing Initiatives in a dynamic way, when their coordinators will give a short summary defining the project and its value proposition.

Buffet Lunch (badge required)Thursday, 15 November 2012 13:00 – 14:30 Café More, Cafeteria and Western Restaurant of Dong Fang Hotel; Café Veranda of China Hotel

Metropolis Initiatives Jury (by invitation)Thursday, 15 November 201214:30 – 18:00Room 270B, Dong Fang Hotel

Seminar on City Economy and Trade for Guangzhou International Sister Cities Thursday, 15 November 201214:30 – 17:15Crystal Ballroom, China Hotel

Information technology has brought about profound changes to the production mode, people’s lifestyle and mindset. As changes occur to world economy, we are gradually aware that traditional mode of economic development could no longer sustain, whereas strategic transformation should be accelerated.Guangzhou has the honor to invite friends from her sister cities to this significant event, with whom has developed deep

friendship through past cooperation in various fields.

Global Fund for Cities’ Development (FMDV) Strategic meeting Thursday, 15 November 201214:30 – 18:00 Room 270A, Dong Fang Hotel

The FMDV Strategic meeting aims to establish a roadmap of the organization’s orientations, activities and development until 2016. The discussion, opened to non-members, will be based on both analysis and debriefing that can be made on the results and perspectives undertaken by the organization' activities since its creation. The strategic meeting will propose an action plan to be implemented by 2016 in order to position FMDV as a recognized network on financial issues for local authorities.

Agile Cities Initiative Workshop Thursday, 15 November 201214:30 – 18:00 Room 250A, Dong Fang Hotel

Through the partnership between Living Labs Global, CityMart.com and The Climate Group, the Metropolis Initiative “Agile Cities” supports cities to find new technological solutions that can be used effectively to meet climate targets, social, economic and urban service. This workshop aims to explain the Initiative and show the CityMart.com platform in operation.

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2.Detailed Program

W e l c o m e B a n q u e t c o - h o s t e d b y Metropolis, the City of Guangzhou with the participation of UCLGThursday, 15 November 201219:00 - 21:00 The Convention Hall, ground floor, Garden Hotel

Opening Ceremony of the Guangzhou I n t e r n a t i o n a l U r b a n I n n o v a t i o n Conference Friday, 16 November, 2012 09:30 - 10:30 International Convention and Exhibition Center, Dong Fang Hotel

As an important symbol of human c i v i l i z a t i o n , i n n o v a t i o n i s t h e inexhaustible drive for sustainable urban development. Themed with urban innovation, Guangzhou International Urban Innovation Conference and M e t r o p o l i s B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s Meeting aim at advancing innovation activities by looking into challenges and issues occurred in globalization, industrialization and urbanization, so as to provide examples and guidance to cities and local governments in their endeavors to achieve comprehensive, harmonious and sustainable development, thus making positive contribution to the cooperation among global cities. So Dreams Come True!

Political Forum on Governance and Innovation Friday, 16 November , 2012 10:30 - 12:30 International Convention and Exhibition Center, Dong Fang Hotel

The Innovation and Governance of cities is the subject of ongoing debate in the face of unrelenting urban growth. New life styles, aspirations and heightened expectations and demands for quality of life are now influencing the discussion on, and definition, of new and innovative and urban metropolitan public policies. This plenary session will gather mayors to discuss innovative initiatives applied at the city level to improve people’s life, create more jobs, provide low-cost housing and build a new livelihoods.

Executive Committee Lunch (by invitation) Friday, 16 November 201213:00 - 14:30Room Hua Cheng Chun Se, Dong Fang Hotel

Buffet Lunch (badge required)Friday, 16 November 2012 13:00 - 14:30 Café More, Cafeteria and Western Restaurant of Dong Fang Hotel; Café Veranda of China Hotel

P r e s e n t a t i o n o f G u a n g z h o u I n t e r n a t i o n a l A w a r d f o r U r b a n Innovation Short Listed ProjectsFriday, 16 November, 2012 14:00 - 18:00Section C of International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dong Fang Hotel

With the rapid development of cities, governments are faced with a series of issues: how to strengthen innovative urban management? How to balance the relationship between professional

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institutes of urban innovation and the administrative body and local authorities? This session will provide a shared platform where innovative initiatives c o v e r i n g p u b l i c s e r v i c e , p u b l i c department management, partnership and public engagement, smart cities and sustainable urban development are presented and discussed.

Buffet Dinner(badge required)Friday, 16 November 201218:00 - 19:00Café more, Cafeteria and Western Restaurant of Dong Fang Hotel; Café Veranda of China Hotel

Award Ceremony of 1st Guangzhou International for Urban Innovation Friday, 16 November 2012 20:00 - 21:30 Guangzhou Opera House

Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation aims at rewarding g loba l c i t i es for the i r success fu l practices in urban innovation, and make contribution to the realization of a comprehensive, harmonious and sustainable development in the ever-changing economic and social context by promoting innovative activities of cities and local governments. At the Ceremony the winners of the Guangzhou Award will be unveiled, granting a global recognition to projects carried out by the selected cities. Let us set our sights on this upcoming spectacular event!

Metropolis Board of Directors meeting (by invitation) Saturday, 17 November 2012 09:00 - 11:00Room Nan guo Yanyue, Dong Fang Hotel

Global Fund for Cities Development (FMDV) Board of Directors Meeting(by invitation) Saturday, 17 November 2012 11:30 - 13:30Room Nan guo Yanyue, Dong Fang Hotel

Tree Planting and Announcement of the “Guangzhou Declaration”Saturday, 17 November 2012 10:30 - 12:00 Haizhu Wetland

The “Friendship” Tree Planting is a memorable public activity in the framework of Guangzhou Award . Held biennially, “Friendship” Tree Planting not only contributes to forestation and environmental protection, but also symbolizes the friendship and cooperation between cities and local governments, that grows closer and deeper like trees.

Buffet Lunch (badge required)Saturday, 17 November 2012 13:30 - 15:00 Café More, Cafeteria and Western Restaurant of Dong Fang Hotel; Café Veranda of China Hotel

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3.Guangzhou at a Glance

Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province and its political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural center, located in the southeast of the province. Guangzhou sits at the northern rim of the Pearl River Delta, and adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao by the South China Sea. Guangzhou is also the transportation hub and trade port of South China, known as the South Gateway to China.

With ten districts and two county-level cities under its jurisdiction, Guangzhou covers a total area of 7,434 square kilometers and is home to over 10 million residents. Located in the sub-tropical region with an average annual temperature between 20 and 22 oC, Guangzhou enjoys ample rainfall that contributes to its mesmerizing landscape featuring extensive coverage of green verdures and flowers in full bloom all the year round. As such, Guangzhou enjoys the reputation of “the City of Flowers”.

As a famous cultural city with a history of over 2,200 years, Guangzhou was the starting point of the famed Marine Silk Road. It has long been one of the most important ports of the world since 1,000 years ago. Guangzhou boasts a number of cultural heritage sites. Most notable ones include Nanyue King Tomb, Guangxiao Temple, Liurong Temple and Huaisheng Temple, all of which have a history of over 1,000 years. The Nanyue Kingdom Palace has been twice listed as one of the “top ten national archeological discoveries”.

Guangzhou is the center of foreign trade in South China. Since 1957, China Import and Export Fairs (also known as the Canton Fair) has been held in Guangzhou, with a spring session and an autumn session each year. Guangzhou ranks the 3rd among cities in mainland China in terms of economy.

In 2010, Guangzhou successfully hosted the 16th Asian Games and Asian Para Games, achieving the target of “making both Games successful” and adding a new chapter to the history of the Asian Games.

By now, Guangzhou has established sister city relations with 31 cities, including Fukuoka, Los Angles, Manila, Vancouver, Sydney, Bari, Lyon, Frankfurt, Auckland, Gwangju, Linkoping, Durban, Bristol, Yekaterinburg, Arequipa, Surabaya, Vilnius, Birmingham, Hambantota Region, Recife, Tampere, Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Kuwait City. In addition, Guangzhou has established friendship city relations with 17 cities in the world.

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4.Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) is co-founded by the City of Guangzhou, the World Association of the Major Metropolises (Metropolis), a n d U n i t e d C i t i e s a n d L o c a l Governments (UCLG), with the aim of promoting the sharing of urban innovation experiences, recognizing the successful practices of cities and local governments on urban innovation, and advocating scientific approach to urban innovation, thus pushing forward the comprehensive, harmonious and sustainable development of cities around the world. Mr. Kadir Topbaş, President of UCLG and Mayor of Istanbul, called this award “the Nobel Prize of UCLG”.

The Guangzhou Award i s he ld biennially and its first edition received a total of 255 initiatives of application from 153 cities of 56 countries and regions throughout the world.

The Guangzhou Award i s an impor t an t a t t emp t f o r sha r i ng innovation experience among global cities. It is vitally important for the promotion of win-win cooperation between cities and local governments, for the cities’ participation in global

management in the international platform in terms of city diplomacy, and for Guangzhou to further its new urbanization development by learning innovative experiences of the leading cities of the world.

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Launch of the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Logo The logo of Guangzhou Award is formed by two Chinese characters of “ 广 ”and“ 州 ”, and shapes like a skyscraper. With the vivid color of blue making its main tone, the logo is simple and concise with the charm of the times. The main structure shapes like the stairs, transmitting the sense of progressiveness and innovation.

Trophy The design of the trophy for Guangzhou Award is based on the structure of logo, with metal as the major material and a base in black. The frontal structure shapes like a skyscraper by two Chinese characters of “ 广 州 ”. Simple but unique, it highlights the nature of innovation. The trophy will be a symbol of honor and reward for all the winners, with congratulations and best wishes to all the winning cities.

Slogan The Chinese slogan of Guangzhou Award was finalized as “ 创新成就未来 ”, which literally means “Innovation Leads to the Future”. It highlights Guangzhou’s efforts in pushing forward international collaboration through innovation. The English slogan “So Dreams Come True” expresses the best wishes dedicated by Guangzhou Award to urban innovation and a better future, being the shared dream of humanity.

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Co-founders of Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

Metropolis - World Association of Major Metropolises

www.metropolis.org

Metropolis, World Association of the Major Metropolises, is the leading international organization that gathers cities and metropolitan regions with more than a million inhabitants.Created in 1985, the Metropolis Association is represented by more than 140 members from across the world and operates as an international forum for exploring issues and concerns common to all big cities and metropolitan regions and manages the Metropolitan Section of UCLG. For more than 27 years, the association has had the mission of accompanying cities in mutual learning, innovation, governance, technical and financial assistance, international presence and debate. Metropolis builds a network of Initiatives among metropolitan governments and their collaborating partners to promote projects in partnership for urban sustainability, understood simultaneously in its environmental, economic, social, and cultural aspects.Metropolis’s main objectives targets on representing and giving international political visibility to metropolitan interests, promoting reflection on trends in the evolution of cities, finding innovative solutions to metropolitan problems, contributing to metropolitan governance to reduce metropolitan imbalances, promoting technical assistance and mutual learning to metropolitan areas.

United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) www.uclg.org

United Cit ies and Local Governments (UCLG) represents and defends the interests of local and regional governments on the world stage, regardless of the size of the communities they serve. Founded in May 2004, UCLG is the united voice and world advocate of democratic local self-government.Representing over three quarters of the world population, the members of UCLG are present in 140 UN Member States across all world regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East and West Asia, Latin America and North America - covered by seven continental sections and a metropolitan section. Over 1,000 cities and regions are direct members of UCLG, as well as 153 national and regional associations. This makes it into the leading worldwide organization representing local and regional associations internationally. It can be safely stated that almost every single existing national association of local authorities in the planet is member of UCLG. UCLG's major areas of policy focus include Local democracy, Decentralization, Climate change and environmental protection, Millennium Development Goal achievement, Local finance, Urban development, City diplomacy for peace building, Social Inclusion.

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5.Venue Map

1st FLOOR, BLOCK 2, DongFang Hotel

Location GuideFunction Room 1-8 The Function Room 1-8 is Located on the left

hand side of the East Lobby (Block 2).

Café More Buffet Restaurant Floor 1, Block 2 Building (central garden)

Memory Restaurant Floor 1, Block 2 Building (central garden)

Dong Fang International Convention & Exhibition Center (A, B, C) (Dong

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Floor 1, Block 2 Building

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8th FLOOR, BLOCK 2, DongFang Hotel

Location GuideNan Guo Yan Yue

Jiang Nan Si ZhuFloor 8, Block 2; Go up and turn Right

Hua Cheng Chun Se

Dong Fang Hall

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2nd FLOOR, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel

Location GudieCrystal Ballroom Main Bulding, 2nd FLOOR

Function Room No.3 Main Bulding, 2nd FLOOR; Go up and turn left

Diamond Room Main Bulding, 2nd FLOOR; Go up and turn right

Café Veranda Main Bulding, 2nd FLOOR; Go up and turn right

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6.Participant’s Guide

Registration & Information Service AreaThe Registration Desk provides hotel check-in and registrat ion services for part icipants and the press and issues passes. The Information Desk provides participants and the press with information on the program of the conference, accommodation, catering, and transportation; it also offers “lost and found” service.

Dong Fang HotelLocation:Main Lobby, Floor 1, Dong Fang Hotel

Opening Hours:08:30-20:30, November 12-17

China HotelLocation:Group Service Center, Floor 1,China HotelOpening Hours:08:30-20:30, November 12-17

Photocopying Service Center for Delegates

The event is committed to minimizing the number of document photocopies, and only a small number of documents will be distributed for review on the site. If it is absolutely necessary, participants may have their documents photocopied or printed out at the Photocopying Service Center for Delegates.

Location:Conference Rooms 2-3, Building 2, Dong Fang HotelOpening Hours:08:30-22:00, November 11-17

Transportation

Transportation is provided for participants and the press for transfers from between the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou Railway Station, and the Dong Fang Hotel and China Hotel; between the venues of the events; and for organized visits.

If participants need transportation outside of program dates, they should submit their requests to the Information Desk.

A vehicle departure timetable will be posted at the lobby of your hotel in advance. A participant’s pass, press pass or staff pass is required for access to the vehicle.

Participants who need transportation for private purposes (not for an official event) may book a car at the Front Desk of their hotel at their own expense.

Baiyun International Airport or Guangzhou East Railway Station

• M o s t h o t e l s i n G u a n g z h o u a r e approximately 40 minutes from the Baiyun International Airport. It is advisable to check out of your hotel 3 to 5 hours before your departure flight.

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6.Participant’s Guide

• Most hotels in downtown Guangzhou are approximately 30 minutes from the Guangzhou Railway Station. It’s advisable to check out of your hotel three hours before your train journey.

• It is also possible to take a taxi or the airport express line. Shuttle buses on Airport Express Line 5 operate between the airport and the Dong Fang Hotel.

• As a courtesy, expedited customs clearance service will be provided for you upon your arrival and departure at the Baiyun International Airport. You will receive the same service upon your departure.

LanguagesSimultaneous interpretation services for English, French, Spanish and Chinese will be provided.

Pass/Badges Please wear your badge (participant’s pass, press pass or staff pass) at all official events. Your badge is also required for access to catering and shuttle bus service. If your badge is damaged or lost, you can obtain a new one at the Registration Desk by showing your identity papers.

Dress Code Formal attire is required for conferences and banquets. Casual wear is recommended for tours.

Hotel Internet Access The Dong Fang Hotel and the China Hotel provide complimentary Wi-Fi service.

The Press Center For the convenience of the press, the Press Center will provide services of fax, photocopy and internet access. Location: Attic of the Main Lobby, Dong Fang HotelOpening Hours: 08:00-22:00, November 13-17Phone: (86-20)86669900-2128,2138

Clinic Organizers of the conference have set up a clinic. If you don’t feel well, please promptly proceed to the clinic for medical service.

Location:Room 425, Building 2, Dong Fang Hotel Phone:(86-20) 86669900-2425

Telephone The country code for China is 0086 and the city code for Guangzhou is 020. Long-distance domestic and international calls can be placed directly from your hotel room at your own expense. To make such a call, contact the Front Desk of your hotel.

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CurrencyThe Renminbi (yuan) is the official currency in China. The airport, hotels and major shopping centers have money change service. Most department stores and hotels accept credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and JCB.

Time China spans five time zones but the entire country follows the Beijing Time, which is eight hours ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8).

Electricity Electricity in China is AC 222V and 50Hz. Hotel rooms are equipped with two- and three-phase electrical outlets. The three-phase outlets are of the MY-2204 type.

Weather Guangzhou is located in the southern tropical zone and has a typical monsoon marine climate. In November, Guangzhou has an average temperature of 20oC (68 oF).

TipsIn China, tips are not mandatory. At anytime, it is up to the participant to decide whether to give a tip or not.

Public Transportation Taxi fares in Guangzhou are metered and start at RMB 10 for the first 2.5km and increase by RMB 2.6 for each additional kilometer. Taxis operate 24 hours a day and can be hailed down in the street or booked by dialing 96900.

The metro is one of the most reliable, comfortable and convenient means of transportation in Guangzhou. The extensive metro network currently has eight lines in operation, with fares ranging from RMB 2 to RMB 14. Service is from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The nearest metro station is the Yuexiu Park Station, from where the train can take you to the railway station, the Chen Clan Academy, the Tee Mall, and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Air Ticketing Service Air tickets can be booked or changed at the hotel air ticketing office or through the airlines’ terminal system.

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7.Event Hotels

Dong Fang HotelAddress: 120 Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District,

Guangzhou

Phone: 020-86669900

Transportation: Yuexiu Park Station, Metro Line 2

Website: www.hoteldongfang.com

The China HotelAddress: 122 Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District ,

Guangzhou

Phone: 020-61130095

Transportation: Yuexiu Park Station, Metro Line 2

Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/canmc-china-hotel-a-marriott-hotel-guangzhou/

The Garden HotelAddress: 368 East Huanshi Road, Yuexiu District,

Guangzhou

Phone: 020-84020588

Transportation: Taojin Station, Metro Line 5

Website: www.gardenhotelguangzhou.com

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8.Tour Routes

For city tours, please book at the Information Desk at least one day in advance. The Information Desk is located in the main lobby on the first floor of Dong Fang Hotel, and is open from 08:30 to 24:00.

Participants who have registered for the tours will be picked up from the square in front of Dong Fang Hotel

Tour of Heritage SitesLychee Wan Watercourse – Chen Clan Academy

November 14th, 15th and 16th (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 2012 Time: 14:00-16:00Departure Time: 14:00Return Time: 16:00

•Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family/ Chen Clan Academy

Chen is a very popular family name in China. This ancestral hall is set up by most of the Chen people in Guangdong province for worship of their ancestors. At that time, the temple is where the children of the Chen families studied to prepare for imperial examinations, so the building also serves as the Chen Clan Academy. Construction of the Chen Clan Academy began in 1888 and finished in 1894.

•Lychee Wan Watercourse

Its history can be traced back to 206 B.C.in the Han Dynasty. Because of its beautiful scenery with a number of river branches and luxuriant Lychee trees, it was turned into a Royal Garden and a summer resort. The decline of Lychee Wan started in the 40s of the 20th century, the streams and river branches were seriously polluted. In 1999, the government of Liwan District put forward a plan to restore Lychee Wan Chung. By October 2010, the huge project of its restoration was completed.

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8.Tour Routes

Tour of Urban DevelopmentFlower City Square – Haixinshah – Canton Tower

November 14th, 15th and 16th (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 2012 Time: 14:00-16:00Departure Time: 14:00Return Time: 16:00

•Flower City Square

The Square, at the centre of Zhujiang New Town, serves as the new axis to the city, with a planned area of 560,000 square meters and a construction area of about 500,000 square metres. It is the largest comprehensive underground project ever to be completed in Guangzhou. Around the Square it is planned to be built 39 buildings, with 8 already having been completed, with 28 under construction and the 3 remaining at planning stage.

•Canton Tower

As the tallest tower in the world, the 600-meter-high Guangzhou New TV Tower and Sightseeing Tower locates in the south bank of Pearl River. Completed in September 2009, it was put into use during the 2010 Asian Games. As a symbolic construction of Guangzhou, it has improved the city image of Guangzhou as a 21st century international city, and it already Guangzhou’s new “landmark”.

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Tour of Affordable HousingFanghe Community

November 14th, 15th and 16th (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 2012 Time: 14:00-16:00Departure Time: 14:00Return Time: 16:00

Fanghe Community is the first affordable housing community project in Guangzhou that uses energy saving technology wi th an emphasis on the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Occupying a land area of 110,000 square meters, the total construction space is 470,000 square meters. Fanghe Community envisages four main functions-housing, education, commerce and recreation. The community was awarded Guangzhou Energy-Saving Model Project in 2009 and enlisted as Green Construction Model Project by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of China.

Shopping TourThe Guangzhou Friendship Store

November 14th, 15th and 16th (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 2012 Time: 14:00-16:00Departure Time: 14:00Return Time: 15:30 and 16:00

The Guangzhou Friendship Store (Huanshi East Road) is located in Huanshi East CBD, which is the top shopping and entertainment center of Guangzhou. It has become the international fashion spot even in South China area.

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9.Guangzhou Metro Network Map